Red mountain ash is a very common berry in Russia. It can be found not only in forests, but also in parks. At the same time, red rowan jam is not very popular, since not everyone knows how to cook it, although theoretically they know that this berry is edible. In fact, such a dish has an amazing taste, it perfectly combines acid and sweetness, creating a unique aroma.
Another misconception associated with this dish is that it should be cooked for five minutes. Therefore, on the Internet you can find the recipe for jam "five minutes." However, in reality this refers to a dish made from black berries, or it meant that the heat treatment time of mountain ash is five minutes.
Jam Ingredients
To prepare it you will need:
- water - 0.5 l;
- berries of red mountain ash - 1 kg;
- sugar - 1 kg.
Selection of berries
Tearing mountain ash is necessary when it is ripe. Some people think that this should be done in the winter, when the leaves fall from the plant. In fact, you should not wait so long. The fruits ripen in mid-autumn and are suitable for consumption, although some housewives prefer to make jam from red mountain ash in September.
Berry preparation
First, the mountain ash is separated from the branch, spoiled fruits are removed and washed thoroughly. Then bring the water to a boil and dip the berries into it. They should be cooked for only fifteen minutes, after which the fruits are immediately taken out and placed under cold running water. To do this, it is better to use a metal sieve, because this is the only way to blanch the mountain ash, quickly cool it and save the water where it was prepared.
Syrup
Next, you need to make syrup from the broth. So red rowan jam will retain all its taste and beneficial properties. To do this, pour sugar into a boiling broth and cook over low heat until it is completely dissolved. The next step must be done very carefully. First, turn off the fire under the syrup and, as soon as the bubbles stop appearing, immerse the fruits in it. In this state, red rowan jam is left to infuse for 12 hours.
Cooking
When time runs out, the dish is again set on fire and brought to a boil. Then the fruits are boiled for an hour until fully cooked. At the same time cans are sterilized. After the jam is prepared, it is placed in containers and closed with lids. Then the cans are turned over and covered with a towel for uniform heat transfer and cooling.
Serving and storage at home
This jam is quickly prepared and allows you to make many preparations in a short time. They will be stored for a rather long time and are perfect as a filling for baking. Also, this jam will serve as an excellent component for tea or a regular dessert. It can be served to the table in a small deep saucer or special dishes. It should be noted that this berry has a lot of healing properties and can be used to prevent many diseases.